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Article: 2006 Dodge Ram 1500.(Truck of the Month)
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- The Educational Forum
- Article date:
- July 1, 2006
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The 2006 Dodge Ram 1500's 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine features a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system--Multi-displacement System (MDS).
The HEMI V-8 engine can transition from eight cylinders to four in 40 milliseconds (0.040 seconds). Improved fuel economy is realized without any change in customer experience as drivers receive the benefit of MDS without changing their driving habits. Customers will experience fuel economy gains of up to 20 percent under various driving conditions.
A new Variable Line Pressure (VLP) transmission for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 with the 3.7-liter V-6 engine improves fuel economy and provides smoother shifts between ...